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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.65, 1,038.98 and 577.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.65, 1,038.98 and 577.18 is: 865.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.65 : 1,038.98 = 577.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.65/1,038.98 = 577.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.65x = 1,038.98 × 577.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.65x = 599,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,672.13/692.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.76

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